I absolutely love Indian food and am trying to experiment a bit more with this country’s rich food traditions. Since I am in travel mode these days, my spice rack is limited. Here is my take on an old favorite. For the spicy red lentil dahl, you will need:

Ingredients:

1/2 cup red lentils

1 cup vegetable broth

1 tbsp. coconut oil

1/2 cup onions, chopped

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 tbsp. jalapeno pepper (chopped)

1 tbsp. ginger root (chopped)

1/4 cup coconut milk

2 tbsp fresh cilantro (chopped)

pinch of salt and dash of pepper

1/4 tsp. ground coriander

1/4 tsp. ground cardamom

1/4 tsp. crushed red pepper flakes

1/4 tsp. curry powder

1 tsp. lime juice

Serves: 2

Directions:

Bring broth and lentils to a boil in pot over high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low, partly cover and simmer 10 minutes, or until lentils are tender. Cover, and remove from heat.